Shell Posts $7 B Profit as Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions
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Shell Plc reported a net profit of nearly $7 billion for the first quarter, a sharp rise linked to the surge in global oil prices triggered by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.
The British‑based energy giant said the profit jump was driven by higher crude prices, which have climbed as markets react to the conflict between the United States and Iran. Shell’s earnings beat analysts’ expectations, reflecting the broader impact of geopolitical uncertainty on the energy sector.
The company’s financial results come as the U.S. and Iran have intensified diplomatic and economic pressure on each other, leading to volatility in oil markets worldwide.
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